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Printable graphic organizers

Select a blank graphic organizer from the following categories depending on your curriculum needs.

Sequence of events

Main topic and key details

Compare/contrast

Story planning

Essay planning

Other graphic organizers

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Free Graphic Organizer Templates

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Graphic organizer templates

Looking for ways to help your students understand concepts? Graphic organizers are the perfect tool to help structure thoughts and communicate new ideas. They can be used to structure writing projects and help in problem solving, decision making, studying, planning research, and brainstorming. Graphic organizers come in all shapes and sizes, which is why we have collected some of the most popular and effective templates for you to download for free.

Printable graphic organizers

Select a blank graphic organizer from the following categories depending on your curriculum needs.

Sequence of events

Main topic and key details

Compare/contrast

Story planning

Essay planning

Other graphic organizers

***

Offer a balanced approach to literacy instruction and build a culture of growth with HMH Into Reading.

This blog, originally published in 2021, has been updated for 2025.


Get tips to boost student engagement in your school with our FREE ebook.